Troy-Bilt 7524 - Manual (Page 12)

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Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.
For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth
concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in
the low position. Use the middle or high position when
the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on
gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 11.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
• Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
• Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
• Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
• Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.
Figure 11
NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is
flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
• All adjustments in the service and adjustments
sections of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
• Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to
make sure these are tight.
Lubrication
Auger Shaft
• At least once a season, remove the shear bolts
from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the
shaft. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• Grease fittings can be found at either end of the
auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a
season. See Figure 12.
Gear Case
The auger gear case is equipped with a grease fitting.
Lubricate with Shell Alvania lead-free grease once a
season (order part number 737-0168). See Figure 12.
IMPORTANT: To relieve pressure, always remove the
vent plug before lubricating the gear case. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the gear case seals.
High
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Low
Shave Plate
Shoes
Bearings
Vent Plug
Shear Bolt
Grease
Fitting
Grease
Fitting
Grease Fitting
Shear Bolt